Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 65487

Solar Power

Tabled: 7 July 2025
Answered: 15 July 2025

Question

Ben Obese-Jecty

Conservative — Huntingdon

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, how many switch-off orders have been issued to solar power generating facilities by the National Energy System Operator since 5 July 2024.

Answer

Michael Shanks
The National Energy System Operator (NESO) is responsible for operating Great Britain’s electricity system, which includes managing constraints. NESO publishes total balancing costs. Constraints are a natural part of operating an efficient electricity sys...
ⓘ

This is an extract from the Parliament API. Search the full answer on Parliament.uk (UIN 65487) →